System Engineering Manager
21 days ago
San Diego
Job Description As the Systems Engineering Manager, you’ll lead Systems and Systems Test Engineers—driving the architecture, integration, and validation of multi-domain systems that connect the warfighter to information at the tactical edge. You’ll scale and mature the Systems Engineering discipline by building the frameworks, models, and processes that bridge concept to capability. You’ll own the advancement of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), the development and use of Design Reference Missions (DRMs), and the execution of traditional Verification and Validation (V&V) processes to ensure system designs meet rigorous defense and mission requirements. This role is central to the teams program growth and transition to Programs of Record (PORs). You’ll collaborate with Software, Network, Cyber, DevSecOps, Design, and Hardware teams to define integrated architectures, ensure system-level performance and compliance, and lead technical readiness across complex programs. You’ll also partner closely with Product Owners and Production teams to enable seamless NPI/NPD transitions for emerging capabilities. You’ll ensure our architectures are informed by operational reality, validated by analysis and test, and verified by mission success. Duties and Responsibilities Lead and Grow the Systems Team • Mentor and manage Systems and Systems Test Engineers, fostering professional growth through structured development, coaching, and performance check-ins., • Lead company's adoption of MBSE practices and digital engineering frameworks, integrating SysML-based modeling environments (e.g., Cameo, MagicDraw) with system lifecycle management., • Champion Design Reference Missions as the foundation for system design—connecting operational use cases, mission threads, and user context directly to architectural models and validation activities., • Ensure DRMs inform requirements traceability, trade studies, and performance analyses., • Lead the development and documentation of system architectures, interface definitions, and requirements hierarchies that drive cross-domain integration., • Plan, coordinate, and oversee all Verification and Validation (V&V) activities across development phases—from component qualification to integrated system-level and operational test., • Ensure compliance with applicable military and industry standards (e.g., MIL-STD-810, 461, 464, 704, DO-160, and MIL-HDBK-516) as appropriate to program scope., • Partner with Test and Evaluation teams to develop and maintain the Requirements Verification and Traceability Matrix (RVTM), ensuring clear mapping between requirements, verification methods, and test results., • Support program growth and transition efforts by aligning engineering execution with expanding portfolio of Programs of Record., • Contribute to proposals, technical volumes, and cost estimates to position team for new and follow-on contract awards., • Serve as the Systems Engineering liaison between engineering, product, and program management functions., • Partner with cross-functional leaders to align architecture, schedule, and resource plans with technical baselines and program milestones., • Represent Systems Engineering in customer and stakeholder engagements, including technical interchange meetings (TIMs), program reviews, and field integration events. Requirements • Bachelor’s or higher degree in Systems, Electrical, Mechanical, or related Engineering discipline, • 8+ years of experience in Systems Engineering, Integration, and Test for complex, multi-domain systems, • Proven experience leading Systems and/or Systems Test teams, • Strong expertise in Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) using SysML-based tools (Cameo, MagicDraw, or equivalent), • Demonstrated experience developing and applying Design Reference Missions (DRMs) to guide architecture, trade studies, and validation, • Deep understanding of Verification and Validation (V&V) planning, execution, and reporting practices, • Familiarity with DoD acquisition frameworks and technical standards (e.g., MIL-STD-810, 461, 464, 704, DO-160, MIL-HDBK-516), • Experience developing and maintaining RVTMs for traceable, auditable system compliance, • Experience with requirements management and traceability tools (e.g., DOORS, Jama, Polarion, or similar), • Ability to collaborate effectively across Software, Network, Cyber, DevSecOps, Design, and Hardware disciplines, • Experience with Agile and DevSecOps-aligned development environments, • Experience supporting or transitioning systems to Programs of Record (PORs), • Familiarity with digital thread and digital twin integration, • Background in defense communications, tactical networking, or command-and-control systems, • Curiosity Over Comfort – You connect technical dots across disciplines and mission layers., • Bias Toward Action – You turn architecture and intent into executable, testable reality., • Low Ego, High Impact – You thrive on collaboration and shared success., • Resilient in the Gray – You navigate ambiguity with calm precision and lead others through it.